Upper Arlington Winter Festival, Visits with Santa, and other holiday fun

Upper Arlington is celebrating the winter season with a weekend of fun in December, including the Winter Festival and Tree Lighting, Santa visits, and other holiday fun.

Upper Arlington Winter Festival

Get in the spirit of the season with the UA Winter Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 2, 2022, from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Mallway Park on Arlington Avenue.

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner and we have exciting events planned to welcome the holiday season. Enjoy an evening of ice sculpting, horse-drawn carriage rides, bonfire and S’mores, visits with Santa and his reindeer and UA’s tree lighting ceremony.

The tree lighting ceremony is at 7:30 pm.

Check website closer to event to see if any details have been changed.

Breakfast and Brunch with Santa in Upper Arlington

Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Join Santa for a brunch buffet at the beautiful Amelita Mirolo Barn in Sunny 95 Park (4 time slots). Children can visit with Santa for pictures and to share Christmas wishes. Children must register with one parent/guardian or responsible adult. Don’t forget to bring your camera for a picture with Santa! No strollers please.

Pricing is $11-$24 depending on residency. Registration for Breakfast & Brunch with Santa opens Friday, November 2 at 6 am at parks.uaoh.net. SOLD OUT for 2022; taking waitlist.

Holiday Happiness at the Upper Arlington Library

Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10:30am – 2:30pm
Upper Arlington Main Library annual celebration featuring Life-Sized Candyland game, a visit from Santa, juggling and comedy with Matt Jergens, air brush tattoos, balloon twisting, and fun for the whole family.

Details here.

Tremont Center Christmas by the Clock

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

Santa will be at Upper Arlington Tremont Center in the Courtyard from 6-8pm! Enjoy caroling, free cookies, free horse-drawn carriage rides, free hot cocoa, and take pictures with Santa! Reindeer will be in Tremont Center from 1-8pm

Tremont Center, 2116 Tremont Center, Upper Arlington, OH, 43221

Santa’s Mailbox in Upper Arlington

WHERE: Mailbox in Kenny Road Parking Lot of Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road
WHEN: November 23-December 14, 2021
HOW: Children who drop off their letters to Santa in the special Upper Arlington mailbox receive a reply from Santa directly from the North Pole. To guarantee delivery, include the child’s full name, complete address with zip code and an unaffixed postage stamp. One per child.

Details here

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